The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53089 sells for about $572,500, or $254 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,369 a month.
ZIP 53089 — Sussex
The Sussex housing market is experiencing strong price appreciation and high demand, driven by its reputation as a desirable, family-friendly suburb. Low inventory levels continue to put upward pressure on prices, resulting in a competitive environment for buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and convenient access to the Milwaukee metro area.
Median prices moved up 12.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 4.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53089, Waukesha County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Sussex generally experiences low crime rates, consistently ranking as a safe community within the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools, with the Hamilton School District being the primary provider known for strong academic performance.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily localized to specific low-lying areas.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Milwaukee employment core and steady residential development, with a focus on maintaining its suburban, family-oriented character.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates influenced by local school district levies and village-specific service requirements.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with excellent access to major freeways and arterial roads connecting to the broader Milwaukee metropolitan area.
The area features numerous local parks, including Sussex Village Park and Armory Park, offering trails and green space, with convenient access to regional shopping and dining.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited vacancy, with a mix of single-family rentals and newer multi-family developments.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the larger Milwaukee-Waukesha employment hub.
The area is highly car-dependent, with infrastructure optimized for regional highway access rather than public transit.
Development is primarily focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth to support the growing population.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district taxation, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Point2Homes profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Slick City Action Park4.410.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.47.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wauwatosa3.910.7 mi
- K1 Speed Milwaukee4.46.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greendale3.817.4 mi
- American Family Field4.715.1 mi
- Fiserv Forum4.717 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.717.7 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.513.6 mi
- Baird Center4.517.1 mi
- Milwaukee County Zoo4.612.1 mi
- Holy Hill - Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians4.98.7 mi
- Marcus Majestic Cinema4.57.4 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.410.8 mi
- New Berlin Ale House4.411.6 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.717.4 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.818.1 mi
- Milwaukee Public Museum4.816.9 mi
- Discovery World4.618.2 mi
- Miller High Life Theatre®4.517 mi
- Friends of Firefly Grove Park4.910.5 mi
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit4.811.2 mi
- Menomonee Park4.62.6 mi
- Brookfield Sports Complex4.34.5 mi
- Retzer Nature Center4.89.7 mi
- McKinley Marina Central Docks4.618.2 mi
- Milwaukee Yacht Club4.518.3 mi
- CenterPointe Marine Milwaukee4.418.1 mi
- Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club4.59.4 mi
- SkipperBud's Service Center4.118.6 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course4.63 mi
- Western Lakes Golf Club & Event Venue4.37.6 mi
- Wanaki Golf Course4.43.6 mi
- Kettle Hills Golf Course4.37.5 mi
- Dretzka Park Golf Course4.48.8 mi
- Mayfair4.210.6 mi
- Brookfield Square4.19.6 mi
- Meijer4.110 mi
- Basse's Farms4.53.9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport4.521.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features extensive green space, sports fields, and community event areas.
Provides recreational facilities and walking paths for local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.